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Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support

Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
BBC Entertainment Wednesday 14 October 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
Sally Rooney (PERSON) UK (LOCATION) Palestine Action (ORG) Irish (ORG) Normal People (ORG) Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends (ORG)
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